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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,580.84, 38,061.39 and 15,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,580.84, 38,061.39 and 15,005.50 is: 20,707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,580.84 : 38,061.39 = 15,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,580.84/38,061.39 = 15,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,580.84x = 38,061.39 × 15,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,580.84x = 571,130,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,130,187.65/27,580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.50

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